Muscatine Papers Circulation and Pricing Notice
The Mail Journal claims a circulation lead over all Muscatine papers with audiences for the city weekly and daily editions. The Evening Journal appears nightly except Sunday, the Semi-Weekly Journal issues Tuesday and Friday nights. Subscriptions offered by mail and carrier with weekly rates and annual pricing, advertising by Cone Lorenzen & Woodman across multiple city locations.
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Muscatine
Pally Journal
Weukly
Private Branch Exchange Numbers and staff listing
Iowa ad shows B B X numbers 76 and 27 for operator help. It directs callers to request person or department numbers. It lists Throop as publisher and editors with various department numbers and advises business office contact numbers 26 or 7.
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Fulitpnonta
Iowa
F. D. Throop
Malling Room
Geo
Fitchforth
Adv
Explosions in Milling Industry Prompt Warning
The Millers' Committee of Buffalo notes thirteen mill and plant explosions caused 78 deaths and 119 injuries with over 2 million dollars in property damage. European incidents add 47 killed and 119 injured. AM A urges prevention focusing on grain dust inflammability, humidity effects, removal of foreign material, and safer lighting and wiring practices.
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Millers’ Committee of
Buffalo
Europe
Saya
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Explosion threat prompts call for restraint and safety
Authorities warned that improper handling could lead to a violent and destructive blast. Officials urged calm and adherence to safety protocols to prevent harm to residents and infrastructure.
Iowa Congressmen Back National Prohibition and Suffrage
Washington Dec 17—Rep. Good and Rep Haugen say they will vote aye on both national prohibition and national suffrage measures, believing the people should decide. Green supports prohibition, Kirkpatrick is noncommittal, and Sen. Kenyon expects adoption of both, noting Billy Sunday’s strong influence on dry sentiment. Reports also note $259,000 raised for Sunday's Philadelphia campaign.
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Journal Bureau
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Haugen
Rep. Haugen
Congress
Rep
Green
Town
Kirkpatrick
Ottumwa
Kenyon
Hawkeye
Safroth
Colorado
Shafroth
Billy
Deg Moines
Philadelphia
Penrose
Local News From Columbus Junction Iowa
Columbus Junction Ia December 17 W P Paugh leaves for New York City to spend holidays with son Charles Rev and Mrs Frank Mayfield return home after visiting Morning Sun Mrs Carrie Wilson wed to E J Griffith at Presbyterian manse by Rev T M Balcoff They depart for Burlington and Chicago to visit relatives Roll Reece buys McCurley and Morgan farm Spencer Bell rents the farm Epworth League gathering at Miss Julia Darrow home forty to fifty attendees Simpsonian program postponed Mrs A N Porter and son Ray mond visit Amor Kelly home then go to Ainsworth Mrs D M Dunn leaves for Madison Arkansas for railroad work A L Morgan returns to Austin Minnesota Priscilla club hosts at Mrs F E Abernathy home many members and guests Christmas games decorations four course supper Schools to close Friday.
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A. N. Porter
Gon Raymond
Amor Kelly
Ainsworth
D. M. Dunn
Madison
Ark
Dunn
A. L. Morgan
Austin
Priscilla Club
F. £. Abernathy
Mmes C. E. Pierce
F. E. Abernathy
FP. Clark
I. M. Wr
Fifty and forty years ago recollections and notes
A compact reminiscence column recalls events from fifty, forty, twenty and ten years ago in Muscatine. It mentions A S Lieb’s return visit, his Minnesota life, and Rip Van Winkle era changes. Clara Lillibridge’s Honolulu trip. the Smiths’ eastern travels. and South End sportsmen planning rabbit hunts with frequent hunter activity anticipated.
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A. S. Lieb
A. Jackson
Mr. L
Minnesota
Andreas
Atlas Cravassars
Musatine
Rip van Winkle
Clara Lillibridge
Honolulu
San Francisco
Ff.h. Smith
Pennsylvania
Young Folks Festival Planned by Methodist Sunday School
Thirty years ago the Methodist Sunday school organized a Christmas festival run entirely by children ages up to 12. They will manage the event, keep the door, sell tickets, and act as ushers to welcome attendees.
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Methodist Sunday School
Aunt Mary Moffat Meet Sparks a Literary Roast
The tale follows John Hastings the unknown author of Aunt Mary Moffat and his friend Dr. Brandon as villagers and townsfolk who inspired characters from the novel confront the author at a party. Gathered guests include a patriarchal parson and several Aunt Marys, provoking comic chaos and a dramatic reveal of the real writer.
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Margaret Muzzey
Mary Moffat
Dr. Brandon
Europe
John Hastings
John
Ethel Ransom
Ethel
Brandon
Mr. Hastings
Huckleberry Junction Post
Aunt Marys
Legion
Hastings
Knowlbridge
Grandma
Samuel Bangs
Mary
Wei
Sam Bangs
Rose
Thomas Presley
Jennie Jenkins
Riso
Thomas Presleys
Jennie Jenkinses
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Sam
Perdition
Christmas Programs Prepared by Sunday Schools
Preparations are underway for Christmas programs to be presented by the Sunday schools of the various churches as part of the holiday season activities.
Two Wed in Conesville as Royal Neighbor Officers Named
Guy Forbes to Miss Elizabeth Heath the ceremony led by Rev. McBlain with Miss Neva Van Horn and Ray Yocum present. They traveled to Wapello then returned for a wedding supper at the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Austin Nelson. The couple plan to begin housekeeping near Conesville early next year. Conesville districts report restaurant and barber shop projects. Leona Moyer visits from Iowa City. Newly elected Conesville Royal Neighbor lodge officers listed including Oracle Henrietta Cecil and Past Oracle Belle Brown.
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Guy Forbes
Brunetta Elizabeth Heath
McBlain
Neva van Horn
Ray Yocum
Wapello
Austin Nelson
Conesville
Fay Forbes
Lone Tree
Frank Criger
John English
George Dyche
Leona Moyer
Iowa City
Mavis Lunédem
Conesville Royal Neighbor Lodge
Oracle
Henrietta Cecil
Belle Brown
Mina Bullis
Nellie €. Jones
Mollie English
Minnie Maxwell
Millie Maxwell
Inner Sentinel
Lottie Bonts
Outer Sentinel
Emmaline Ratcliffe
Katie Adams
Bertha Norris
Della Bebb
H. H. English
Winifrea English
Graces
Rose Buser
Maude Dyche
Jennie Maxwell
Ethel Buser
Bya Jean
Dollie Deeds
Madness, Malignant Smallpox Alert in Heirloom House
A dramatic scene unfolds as Brandon warns of malignant smallpox forcing a hurried evacuation. A reappearing unnamed heroine reveals she is the prospective bride of Mr Hastings, amid accusations of composites and bravado as the party faces an urgent life threatening risk. An advertisement extols Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation and cleansing.
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Brandon
Sam
New York
John
Ethel
Hastings
Homer Sprague
Gore
P. A. Morgan
Aever
Maynard Bullis Promoted to Centerdale Station Agent
Conesville Ia December 17 Maynard Bullis, acting rebel agent for Rock Island for two weeks, has been named station agent at Centerdale Ia and has departed to assume duties. Also notes local social updates of Mrs Mary Wolford Mrs Mary Campbell and three children Mrs J F Coffin and daughter Gertrude Fern Trautman and a Waypello marriage occurred December 16 at the MBE parsonage.
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Mary Wolford
St. Louis
Mary Campbell
Sigourney
J. D. Hudwell
J. F. Coffin
Gertrude
Muscatine
Coffin
Fern Trautman
Jake Snyder
Cranston
M. BE. Parsonage
Waypello
Notice of Incorporation of Merryfield Wish Company
Notice of incorporation by the undersigned to form Merryfield Fish Company a Iowa cdy corporate with articles of incorporation. Principal place Muscatine Iowa. Business includes purchasing manufacturing distributing selling grain machinery real estate patents licenses securities and financing activities including pledges and conveyances.
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Cdy
State of
Iowa
Merryfield-Fish Company
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Uself
Copartnership
Iowa corporation charter outlines broad powers and stock terms
The document grants AINA US broad authority to own lease or transfer property and engage in multiple lines of business. It sets authorized capital at 250 shares of 100 each total 25,000, to commence September 26 1914 for 20 years. A board of 5 to 7 directors governs affairs with initial directors listed and officers named. It limits indebtedness to two-thirds of capital and protects stockholders from corporate debts. Signed by eight individuals.
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United States
Jowa
H. O. Fish
B. S. Alnutt
W. R. Jayne
Theron Thompson
Thomas Merryfield
F. C. Hinkel
Frank D. Throop
E. J. Zeidler
John J. Fuller
Frank Anson
W. E. Downer
W. E. Scannell
Thomas E. Merryfield
Princes Augusta William Recovering in Berlin
Associated Press dispatch from Berlin reports Prince Augusta William, fourth son of the Kaiser, recovering from front injuries after an automobile accident. He has arrived in Berlin in fairly good condition and will need time to fully recover.
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Berlin
London
Prince Augusta William
Cooperation for Farmers urged at Equity convention
Kansas City Missouri December 17 cooperative creameries elevators and markets were urged before the Farmers Equity convention here today. Speakers pointed out their value in getting better prices and a more staple price for farm products. G O Drayton Greenville HL was reelected president.
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Kansas City
Farmers’ Equity
G. O. Drayton
Greenville
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